@Debra300
Richmond is a very expensive area, but it's not at all close to where I live. My neighbourhood is much less posh, more urban and very mixed, both in terms of ethnicity and income groups. However, it is much more central and prices here aren't always that cheap either! The bit I live in is a conservation area because of all the historic importance of the architecture. There really are so many stunning houses, which is why I chose to house hunt here in the first place.
Yes, I reckon I am getting more and more enquiries from people who would maybe not normally be in the running for my place. In the good old days, all of my rooms were easily booked up by people willing to pay the advertised price, which is already very good value. All my friends have told me it's too cheap and one even said he would think it was a scam because the price is so low.
Since the calendars were unblocked, I've only had ONE guest enquiry not asking for a discount (she didn't book because I started asking her COVID-19 safety related questions) and only ONE booking.
There is plenty of interest, but perhaps from the wrong people. Enquiries are coming in, but not requests to book or instant bookings. Almost everyone wants to pay less and some of them also want to pay less but get more. I had another one yesterday who wants both a discount and for her boyfriend to stay over...